Iridaceae Iris versicolor L.

Harlequin Blueflag

Montagnais - Drug, Analgesic

Use documented by:
Speck, Frank G., 1917, Medicine Practices of the Northeastern Algonquians, Proceedings of the 19th International Congress of Americanists Pp. 303-321, page 315

View all documented uses for Iris versicolor L.

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Scientific name: Iris versicolor L.
USDA symbol: IRVE2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Harlequin Blueflag
Family: Iridaceae
Family (APG): Iridaceae
Native American Tribe: Montagnais
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Analgesic
Notes: Poultice of crushed plant mixed with flour applied to any pain.

RECRD: 87894 id: 18103

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